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- Flint Journal, Michigan, 24 Dec 2008
Beverly G. Bassett
Bassett, Mrs. Beverly G. – Age 85, of Davison (formerly Grand Rapids), died on
December 21, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Irwin; children, Patricia
Ann (Jaye) Cole, Cindy (David) Maxson, and Brad (Marge) Bassett;
grandchildren, Damon (Sandra) Cole, Kelly Maxson, and Mark Maxson; and great-
grandchild, Jackson. The service to celebrate life will be held at 1 PM on
Friday, December 26, 2008 at Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes, 1833
Plainfield NE. Friends may meet her family at the funeral home fr
until the time of the service. Memorial contributions to Alzheimer’s
Association would be appreciated. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to read
her Lifestory, archive a memory, photo, or sign the guestbook if you are
unable to attend.
Beverly G. Bassett, Lifestorynet.com
Beverly G. Bassett held three things dear: her family, her friends, and her
God. She was a dedicated wife and mother who always saw the good in everyone.
Beverly embraced her life and viewed every day as a precious gift to be
cherished; she felt she was blessed to be loved by not one, but two delightful
men.
The 1920’s offered a different breed of authors who wrote more candidly about
controversial themes, authors which included Ernest Hemingway and Scott
Fitzgerald. Peter and Nellie (Jackson) Tell, of Grand Rapids, Michigan were
also preparing to experience a new adventure of their own; as Nellie was due
to give birth to their baby at any time. They were indeed blessed in 1923 with
the birth of their healthy daughter, Beverly. The Tell family lived on the
west side of the city and together they attended Trinity Reformed Church which
established a strong faith in Beverly which was a cornerstone that sustained
her throughout her entire lifetime. Beverly attended school through the Grand
Rapids school system and graduated from Union High School. As a young girl
Beverly loved to dance, bowl, and read, and she was blessed with a beautiful
singing voice.
After graduating from high school, Beverly’s life took a pleasant turn when
she met a young man named Walter Swartz. A romance soon ensued and the young
couple was later united in marriage in Grand Rapids. In addition to being a
wife, Beverly found much fulfillment through being an active member in her
church where she participated in the ladies guild, served in the nursery, as
well as various other activities. Beverly and Walter were later blessed with
the birth of their daughter, Patricia. Beverly embraced her role as a mother
and perfectly balanced her loving gestures with the firmness that she knew she
also needed to impart. Together their family of three enjoyed traveling
together to locations on both the eastern and western shores of the United
States. Tragedy struck for Beverly, however, as her husband Walter died in
1971 after 25 years of marriage due to injuries he sustained from an au
accident.
Beverly found employment first as a salesperson, and later as a manager of the
ladies sportswear department of a local department store. In early 1981,
Beverly was introduced to a delightful man named Irwin Bassett through some
mutual friends. The couple dated for six months and was then married on
December 4, 1981 at an Episcopal church in Grand Rapids. After a honeymoon in
Las Vegas, the couple settled in the Rockford area, just north of Grand
Rapids. In addition to a new husband, Beverly also gained two step-children
when she married Irwin.
In addition to her role as a wife and mother, Beverly nurtured a few other
interests as well. She enjoyed listening to country music, especially t
sounds of Eddy Arnold and Tennessee Ernie Ford. Beverly enjoyed reading;
biographies were among her favorite reading materials and Gone with the Wind
was tops on her list. After Irwin retired, the couple became “snowbirds” when
they left the cold, snowy weather behind and sought the sunny skies of Arizona
during the winters for 17 years. Beverly was also delighted to move to
Davison, Michigan, located in the eastern part of the state, later in her life
which allowed her to be near to her daughter and grandchild.
Beverly G. Bassett lived a long, fulfilling life in harmony with her Christian
beliefs which she embraced throughout her entire lifetime, in whatever way she
was able. She viewed the love of her family as her greatest asset and deeply
cared for all those placed in her path. Beverly’s memory will be forever
etched on the hearts of those she leaves behind. She will be dearly missed by
all who knew and loved her.
Beverly G. Bassett of Davison, MI, formerly of Grand Rapids, died on December
21, 2008. Beverly’s family includes her husband, Irwin; children, Patricia Ann
(Jaye) Cole, Cindy (David) Maxson, and Brad (Marge) Bassett; grandchildren,
Damon (Sandra) Cole, Kelly Maxson, and Mark Maxson; and great-grandchil
Jackson. The service to celebrate her life will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday
December 26, 2008 at Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes, 1833 Plainfield NE.
Friends may meet her family at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of
the service. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com, where you can archive a
memory, photo, sign the guestbook if you are unable to attend, or make a
memorial contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1923 - 2008 (85 years)